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What is the primary role of touchpoints in brand sustainability?
What is the primary role of touchpoints in brand sustainability?
- To manage financial transactions during purchases
- To create promotional content for social media campaigns
- To test and uphold the brand promise throughout customer interactions (correct)
- To deliver products faster than competitors
How can the evaluation of brand touchpoints benefit a business?
How can the evaluation of brand touchpoints benefit a business?
- It highlights opportunities for brand experience enhancement (correct)
- It simplifies the process of branding and marketing strategy
- It increases the production of physical products
- It minimizes the need for customer reviews
What factor can make guests at luxury hotels feel undervalued?
What factor can make guests at luxury hotels feel undervalued?
- The presence of a slow check-in process
- The unavailability of bathroom luxuries such as soaps and shampoos (correct)
- The lack of personal greetings upon arrival
- The absence of complimentary drinks in the lobby
Continuous improvement in brand touchpoints can lead to what outcome?
Continuous improvement in brand touchpoints can lead to what outcome?
What aspect does the customer journey primarily focus on?
What aspect does the customer journey primarily focus on?
What is the primary purpose of awareness touchpoints in the customer journey?
What is the primary purpose of awareness touchpoints in the customer journey?
Which of the following touchpoints is associated with the commitment phase of the customer journey?
Which of the following touchpoints is associated with the commitment phase of the customer journey?
What impact do loyalty touchpoints have on customers post-purchase?
What impact do loyalty touchpoints have on customers post-purchase?
How do social media platforms contribute to the brand's perception?
How do social media platforms contribute to the brand's perception?
What is a critical consideration when integrating online brand strategy with offline experience?
What is a critical consideration when integrating online brand strategy with offline experience?
What negative consequence can result from a lack of clear strategy in social media posting?
What negative consequence can result from a lack of clear strategy in social media posting?
What does licensing represent when it comes to brand assets?
What does licensing represent when it comes to brand assets?
Which phase of the customer journey involves confirming the purchase decision?
Which phase of the customer journey involves confirming the purchase decision?
What is the primary role of a franchisor in a franchise agreement?
What is the primary role of a franchisor in a franchise agreement?
Which of the following best describes intellectual property?
Which of the following best describes intellectual property?
Which category of intellectual property protects brand identifiers like words and logos?
Which category of intellectual property protects brand identifiers like words and logos?
Why is it crucial to match values and culture in franchising?
Why is it crucial to match values and culture in franchising?
What should be checked before becoming too attached to a selected brand name?
What should be checked before becoming too attached to a selected brand name?
Which intellectual property category would protect a new technology process?
Which intellectual property category would protect a new technology process?
What is an important consideration when protecting a brand name online?
What is an important consideration when protecting a brand name online?
What should managers do in response to market changes?
What should managers do in response to market changes?
Flashcards
Brand Touchpoints
Brand Touchpoints
The series of interactions a customer has with a brand, evaluating the brand's promise at each step.
Customer Journey
Customer Journey
A method for evaluating how satisfied a customer is throughout their experience with a brand.
Brand Promise
Brand Promise
The essence of what a brand stands for and delivers to its customers.
Brand Touchpoint Evaluation
Brand Touchpoint Evaluation
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Customer Satisfaction
Customer Satisfaction
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Awareness Touchpoint
Awareness Touchpoint
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Commitment Touchpoint
Commitment Touchpoint
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Loyalty Touchpoint
Loyalty Touchpoint
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Social Media Brand Voice
Social Media Brand Voice
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Consistent Brand Experience
Consistent Brand Experience
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Brand Licensing
Brand Licensing
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Brand Franchising
Brand Franchising
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What is the importance of social media for brands?
What is the importance of social media for brands?
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What is franchising?
What is franchising?
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What's the key consideration for franchising internationally?
What's the key consideration for franchising internationally?
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What does intellectual property (IP) protect?
What does intellectual property (IP) protect?
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What are the main categories of intellectual property?
What are the main categories of intellectual property?
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What does a trademark protect?
What does a trademark protect?
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What does copyright protect?
What does copyright protect?
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What does design right protect?
What does design right protect?
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What does a patent protect?
What does a patent protect?
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Study Notes
Brand Sustainability
- Social media provides opportunities and threats to brands, making it easier for consumers to praise or criticize products and services.
- Successful brand identity implementation needs digital artwork and guidelines.
Brand Touchpoints
- Touchpoints are the interactions that create the overall customer experience.
- Each touchpoint evaluates the brand's promise.
- Touchpoints are crucial for delivering a positive customer experience.
- Analyzing touchpoints identifies weaknesses and improvement opportunities for the brand experience.
- Guests at luxury hotels notice the absence of items like soap and shampoo, signaling the lack of valued customer experience.
- Monitoring touchpoints can drive innovation and enhance customer service offerings.
- Observing the bigger picture allows brand managers to see connections across touchpoints.
Customer Journey
- The customer journey is a method for evaluating customer satisfaction.
Areas of Brand Touchpoints
- Areas include awareness, commitment, and loyalty.
Awareness Touchpoint
- This is the pre-purchase phase of the journey.
- Touchpoints focus on highlighting brand advantages over competitors.
- Examples include personal recommendations, advertising, email, websites, and social media.
Commitment Touchpoint
- This is the purchase phase of the journey.
- Customers are committed to the brand after gaining awareness.
- Touchpoints include point of sale, employee behavior, packaging, product design and online performance.
- This phase is critical for confirming the customer's choice.
Loyalty Touchpoint
- This phase occurs after the purchase.
- Brand performance influences the likelihood of repeat purchases or recommendations.
- Touchpoints focus on meeting customer expectations.
- Examples include customer support, instructions, help desks, and follow-up communications.
Social Media
- A brand's essence is defined by consumer perception, not the company's self-assessment.
- Social media empowers consumers to voice their opinions.
- Utilizing social media is key for continuous brand conversations.
Considerations for Social Media
- Online brand strategy must integrate seamlessly with the physical experience.
- Language and image tones must be consistent across online and offline communications.
- Poorly written messages and irrelevant videos online can damage the brand's reputation without a clear strategy.
Protecting Your Brand Assets
- Licensing involves successful brands enabling other brands to use attributes to offer products/services.
- Franchising involves selling rights to another party in another country to use a proven brand model.
Licensing
- Attractive brands are suitable for licensing to other entities looking to capitalize on their value proposition.
Considerations for Licensing
- Licensed products/services should maintain the brand's values and quality.
Franchising
- Franchising involves selling the rights of a brand to another party.
Considerations for Franchising
- Values and culture of both locations should align.
- Franchisee actions can influence the brand's standing with customers.
Intellectual Property (IP)
- IP protects a brand.
- Strategies for protecting the brand name involve legal availability checks (offline and online) and governmental regulations.
Three Main Categories of Intellectual Property
- Trademark, copyright, design right, and patents.
Trademark
- Protects the unique identifier: words, logos, slogans, and designs.
Copyright
- Protects literature, drama, music, art, sound recordings, and film.
Design Rights
- Protects the shape and visual look of an object.
Patents
- Protects processes and features of inventions.
Considerations of Intellectual Property
- Includes confidentiality agreements, database rights, and protection.
Next Steps
- Managers need to closely observe market and environmental changes and adapt accordingly.
- Feedback and evaluation are crucial for continuous improvement.
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